Asian Games 2023 badminton: Lee Zii Jia storms into round of 16

Lee Zii Jia has advanced to the last 16 at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. He had a commanding victory over Mourinho Zefi Costa Gusmao De Jesus, winning 21-0, 21-7. After a tough comeback win against Ng Ka Long Angus in his opening match (15-21, 21-15, 21-16), Lee had an easy time defeating his opponent from Timor Leste, who had a bye in the first round. Next, Lee will face the winner of the match between world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand) and Hai Dang Nguyen (Vietnam), with Kunlavut Vitidsarn winning 17-21, 21-18, 21-15.
Oct 03,2023